Bryan Salmond talks to David Schoen about the Golden Knights magical December as well as Jonathan Marchessault’s contract extension, including a special picture he has hanging in his locker.
UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies talks about the victory over San Jose State. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Kathy Olivier talks about the win over San Jose State on Jan. 3, 2017, at Cox Pavilion. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Extreme heat and dryness led to a host of new records in 2017, including a rainless streak that started in September. 2017 ranked as the warmest year on record in Las Vegas, with an average temperature of 72.3 degrees. The high of 117 on June 20 tied the mark for the hottest temperature ever recorded in Las Vegas. The valley suffered through its driest fall ever and finished the year on a record run of 109 straight days without precipitation. Despite the long stretch without rain, 2017 ranked as the just 18th driest year on record in Las Vegas.
UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes will take a step up in competition when he faces Mark Hunt at UFC 221 in Perth, Australia, on Feb. 11, 2018.
With a grant from Best Buy, Clark County Library opens an electronics center for teens (John Przybys Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Rosina shows us how to make a cocktail from their secret mint julep menu
Review-Journal columnist Victor Joecks and White House Correspondent Debra Saunders discuss several tweets from President Trump, his relationship with Senator Dean Heller and what changes are being made to DACA.
Golden Knights Gerard Gallant talks to the media following practice on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, at the team’s practice facility in Las Vegas, about being the one who will coach the Pacific Division All-Stars on Jan. 28, 2018, in Tampa, Florida. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights forward David Perron talks to the media following practice on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, and says the team’s hard work and focus as factors in the team’s current eight-game winning streak. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights rookie Alex Tuch talks about how the team is very close on and off the ice following practice on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, at the team’s practice facility in Las Vegas. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Kirstin Lobato, who was incarcerated for 16 years for the killing of a homeless man, was released Wednesday after all charges against her were dismissed. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Vegas Golden Knights announced they have signed forward Jonathan Marchessault to a 6-year contract extension worth an average of $5 million. Marchessault has tallied a team-high 37 points this season. Marchessault ranks in the top-25 in the NHL in scoring, and his 22 assists are a career-high. Last season, Marchessault recorded his first 30-goal season with the Florida Panthers. “Since we all came here, we just feel like part of a big family and we love this city,” Marchessault said.
Kirstin Lobato, who was incarcerated for 16 years for the killing of a homeless man, was released Wednesday after all charges against her were dismissed. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
The demographics of Southern Nevada are growing increasingly young, diverse and wealthy. “The diversification of the types of companies in Las Vegas has created a larger workforce pool,” said Jason Bruckman, vice president of workforce recruitment in Las Vegas for national staffing company Eastridge Workforce Solutions. “I’ve seen the demographic trend skew to a younger workforce.” The transplants making Las Vegas their home today are also younger and bringing in higher median household incomes. “Two early causes for the higher wage appear to be higher wages in the geographies of origin and the fact that we are attracting a workers to fill higher wage positions,” Aguero said.
One person’s trash is another’s artwork. (Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wednesday’s headlines: Strip project on hold over pay dispute, DUI suspected in fatal North Las Vegas crash, Henderson City Council approves sale of land to Raiders. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Knights Coach Gerard Gallant talks about how his team played against the Nashville predators Tuesday night.
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond and Review-Journal reporters David Schoen and Steve Carp go over tonights shutout win against the Predators.
Participants search for Elves on the Shelves during the Elf Adventure at the Discovery Children’s Museum in Las Vegas Dec. 3, 2017. Elizabeth Brumley Las Vegas Review-Journal @EliPagePhoto
Golden Edge host Bryan Salmond, Review-Journal reporters Steve Carp and David Schoen recap tonight’s Golden Knights game against the Arizona Coyotes.
Vegas Knights head Coach Gerard Gallant is interviewed after defeating the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (Joel Angel Juarez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Knights center Jonathan Marchessault is interviewed after defeating the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (Joel Angel Juarez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Knights left wing Brendan Leipsic is interviewed after defeating the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (Joel Angel Juarez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Knights right wing Reilly Smith comments after defeating the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 in overtime at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. (Joel Angel Juarez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
NaVorro Bowman talks about recovering a turnover and the Giants not starting Eli Manning. Cordarrelle Patterson says any of the Raiders’ wide receivers can step up and perform at any time.
Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio explains why he thinks running back Marshawn Lynch is playing on another level right now.
Vegas Nation host Bryan Salmond, Review-Journal Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken, Gilbert Manzano and Ed Graney recap tonights game against the New York Giants. The Raiders now have a chance at the playoffs and are tied for first place in the AFC west division.